Male Breast Cancer

[duga35]

Alicem, I think what you are doing is great. If you need anymore input I would be glad to help as well.

You asked if most men are diagnosed at a late stage? I was 39 when I was diagnosed at stage 1. I was having a discharge out my nipple. I pretty much knew deep down that I had cancer, but I kept trying to ignore it, hoping it would just go away. I didn't have time for cancer. Too busy working, trying to raise a family, etc etc. I can imagine many men would feel the same way. Dunno.

But, thankfully my wife finally made me see a doc. Had a mammo and ultrasound done on one day, saw a surgeon the next evening, and I was in surgery the next morning.

[alicem]

Doug,

Thanks so much. I KNEW there was someone else here dealing with male bc, but my chemo brain just couldn't think of it.

My talk at our church was in honor of Father's Day, but I don't want the info to end there. I am trying to figure out where to go from here. Like I mentioned above, I am participating in a biking fundraiser for 10 local non-profit organizations here in central Texas. I have been asked by the executive director to tell my story as time for the ride gets closer (it is in October). I think this is a great way to get the word out that this is not just a woman's disease.

What I think really helps is having personal stories to share, kind of like a testimonial of what you all have gone through, and what you would like others to know. If you have the time to do that within the next weeks or couple of months, and do not have a problem sharing your story, that would be a big help.

Thanks,
Alice

[duga35]

Sure, I can do that. It may take me a little bit of time to gather all of my thoughts though. I have to warn you that I do tend to ramble a bit I will prolly send it your personal email, because I guess I'm a little apprehensive of talking about certain things!